US EditionPrime Minister Mark Carney ‘super pumped’ as Toronto Blue Jays return to World Series
Toronto's $239 million payroll features four players earning over $20 million as the Blue Jays prepare to challenge the Dodgers in the World Series.
- Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays pitcher, said he isn’t worried about facing the high-priced Los Angeles Dodgers as Toronto opens the World Series at home Friday after 94 wins.
- With multiple players earning high salaries—Vladimir Guerrero Jr. , George Springer , Chris Bassitt , Kevin Gausman —the Blue Jays' $239,242,531 payroll underpins their confidence, Gausman said.
- After beating Seattle Mariners in the ALCS, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto slugger and ALCS MVP, batted.385 with three doubles and three home runs while Bo Bichette, Blue Jays shortstop, said he expects to play in the World Series despite his knee injury.
- The Blue Jays' manager John Schneider said, `To get to where you want to go, you’ve got to beat the best,` as Toronto outfielder Nathan Lukes called the Dodgers `a powerhouse` facing the defending champions with a $319,537,290 payroll.
- With franchise history in mind, the Toronto Blue Jays have not won postseason hardware since 1992 and '93, and officials stress that payroll and talent matter only when players perform on the field.
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Toronto pitcher says Blue Jays have big money guys, too
Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman isn’t worried about facing the high-priced Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. “We’ve got a lot of guys making a lot of money, too,” a beer-soaked Gausman said after Toronto won its first pennant in 32 years by beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. “It’s two really good teams. It’s going to be some really good baseball,” Gausman said. “A lot of …
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Toronto's Kevin Gausman says Blue Jays have the big earners to compete with Dodgers in World Series
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman isn’t worried about facing the high-priced Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
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